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International Driving Permit
Hi, does anyone know where I can obtain an interntaional driving permit. I have a full Australian drivers licence but have been told that it's highly recommended to take an International Driving Permit with me to Spain as a few of the car hire companies over there can be a little funny.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I know the AA used to do them - free to members. Mind you that was many years ago when they had shops and a counter service !
According to their website they still issue both types ;
http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/
However, if you have the new UK photocard licence you should have no need for one in Spain. I can understand possible problems with a UK paper licence but at the end of the day we're all in the EU.
Some other useful information here, including a country list where an IDP is required ;
http://www.drivingpermit.co.uk/
I never had any problem hiring a car in Spain with just old paper license, as long as you take your passport too, you should be fine.
International passes from the PO are around �4 for a year I think, so you may as well for peace of mind